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China grants country's 1st Covid-19 vaccine patent to domestic firm: Report

The paper cited documents published by China's National Intellectual Property Administration saying that the patent was issued on August 11

Amid ongoing tensions with China, US signs deal to sell F-16 jets to Taiwan

The sale announced on Friday was first floated in 2019 and will reportedly be completed by the end of 2026

Beijing wholesale market reopens after months as coronavirus outbreak ends

The market will be fully operational by September 10, according to Zhou Xinchun, executive deputy head of Fengtai District, where the market is located

China more aggressive during Covid-19, threat is global: US defence chief

Esper said Beijing was trying to use the coronavirus tragedy to their advantage for "propaganda purposes"

AIIB in talks with India for financing of $8-billion health infra scheme

The Beijing-based multilateral funding agency had earlier approved a financial assistance of $1.2 billion for India to fight the Covid-19 pandemic

How Beijing's security law transformed Hong Kong in one short month

Within a fortnight, authorities have outlawed select protest phrases and arrested activists for allegedly inciting secession

China criticises Germany's suspension of extradition treaty with Hong Kong

Germany's foreign minister announced the suspension Friday following the disqualification of 12 pro-democracy candidates from legislative elections and a subsequent decision to postpone the elections

AIIB to step up lending in India; plans to approve loans worth $3 billion

India is the largest borrower, which accounts for 25% of the total lending by AIIB so far

Coronavirus: China sees over 100 cases for 1st time in over 3 months

China's COVID-19 cases in a single day have crossed the 100-mark for the first time in over three months, sparking the fear of a rebound

In another setback to China, Russia suspends deliveries of S-400 missiles

Russia's suspension of S-400 missiles to China comes after Moscow had earlier accused Beijing of spying, despite the two countries enjoying considerably good relations over the years

A Chinese tycoon denounced Xi Jinping and now he faces prosecution

The party accused Ren Zhiqiang, an influential property tycoon who criticized Xi Jinping, of being disloyal, took aim at his children and paved the way for criminal prosecution

Will US cut off China's access to US dollar system? Fear grips Beijing

Under this payment system, the White House can order US banks to stop processing transactions with certain individuals, institutions and countries, thus, denying them access to the US dollar payments

China threat to free world; US engagement with country has failed: Pompeo

Trump administration sharpens its already harsh criticism of China with distinctly political overtones ahead of November's election

With 17 new cases, Covid-19 in China's northwest city continues to surge

China had largely contained local transmission of the virus before the Urumqi outbreak and has taken swift action to bring it under control

Beijing reports no new domestically transmitted Covid-19 cases for 10 days

Beijing reported no new confirmed domestically transmitted Covid-19 cases on Wednesday (July 15th), the municipal health commission said Thursday.

China auto sales off 22.4% in first half of 2020; rose 1.8% in June

Total vehicle sales, including trucks and buses, rose 11.6% in June to 2.3 million

Mass exodus begins from Beijing after govt eases travel restrictions

Residents from areas of Beijing designated "low risk" will be allowed to leave the city without having to be tested negative for the coronavirus from July 4

Covid updates: Nearly 20k cases in 24 hrs in India, World tally tops 10 mn

In his monthly address 'Mann Ki Baat' today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked people to be more careful during the 'unlock' period

China sees uptick in new Covid-19 cases, driven by Beijing's outbreak

The National Health Commission reported 21 new confirmed infections in mainland China on Friday, up from 13 a day earlier and the highest since Monday

US Senate backs bill to impose sanctions on China over new Hong Kong law

The bill targets police units that have cracked down on Hong Kong protesters, as well as Chinese Communist Party officials responsible for imposing a strict national security law on Hong Kong